1991 honda Nighthawk 750

[lowman10]

Hey All got a carb question for the pro's out there i need to replace the valve float on the number 2 carb its not sealing all the way to the seat and letting gas run into the bowl and the into the airbox yes i have a mess question will installing a new valve float fix this problem? 

[Bumblebee]

Have you taken it apart and cleaned it first?

Clean the needle, seat and float hinge. Then think about replacing parts if it's still leaking.

The majority of carburetor related problems are contamination and being dirty, not failure of the hardware.

[lowman10]

Many Thanks!! No i did not take the valve float out will try that any ideas on how to clean the round seat as it is up inside the carb bowl would a Q Tip work with some type of cleaner on it?

[Bumblebee]

q-tip + isopropyl alcohol will do nicely.

You have to remove the carburetor from the motorcycle to do this. Don't even bother trying with it mounted.

[lowman10]

Thanks I have all 4 off now but the 4 are still on the mount bar going to clean it tonite many thanks to you!! Low

[Bumblebee]

Don't pull them off the rack unless you're planning on a lot of extra work - bench sync and such.

[lowman10]

ok No i am not pulling them off the rack got them cleaned and will know tonite if its fixed will post tonite thanks again LOW

[lowman10]

Well it was not the choke needle valve it was the petcock the rubber inside it had a small hole in it letting gas pour into the carb we fixed and ready to tide again!!!